• Elevating Safety With New Customers

    Safely Elevate's commitment to elevating safety is exemplified by our growing partnerships with new customers.

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    Safer Lifting, Faster Results

    Safer lifting means fewer injuries. Faster results mean increased productivity. The Manhole Buddy delivers both.

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    Committed To Safety & Efficiency

    Providing innovative solutions that prioritize worker safety and improve productivity

  • Construction site with open manhole, traffic cones, and yellow hoisting equipment.

    Effortless Lifting

    A safer, more efficient lifting process means less strain on your workers and more time for what matters.

Introducing The Manhole Buddy: Revolutionizing Manhole Casting Removal

The Manhole Buddy was designed and developed for safety, to mitigate the back breaking labor of municipal workers raising & lowering manhole castings.

The Manhole Buddy tool is an easy, fast and much safer way to raise & lower manhole castings. It helps prevent improper body mechanics associated with removing the manhole castings manually or with physical labor, reducing the risk of on the job injuries. Also, when using the Manhole Buddy, less workers are needed to accomplish the same job. 

The Manhole Buddy is the only tool being manufactured to eliminate the necessary brute force it takes to complete raising iron currently. 

  • Patented: Innovative and unique design.

  • Safety-Tested: Rigorous testing to ensure worker safety.

  • Durable Construction: Made with heavy-duty steel for long-lasting performance.

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Made In USA

Safer, Faster Manhole Casting Removal

Traditional manhole casting removal is a tough job. It's physically demanding, posing a significant risk of back injuries and other strains for workers. The process is often slow and cumbersome, impacting project timelines and potentially damaging surrounding infrastructure. Safely Elevate revolutionizes this process, offering a safer, more efficient, and less strenuous solution. Its innovative design simplifies lifting, reduces the risk of injury, and speeds up the entire removal process, allowing crews to work smarter, not harder.

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Protect Your Workers, Protect Your Profits

Investing in the Manhole Buddy isn't just about safety; it's about smart business. See how preventing manhole lifting injuries can boost your profitability with OSHA's cost calculator.

From Struggle to Solution: The Manhole Buddy in Action

Tired of the challenges of traditional manhole casting removal? This video shows how the Manhole Buddy provides a safer, more efficient solution.

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Manhole Buddy: The Safer, Easier Way to Lift

The Manhole Buddy revolutionizes manhole casting removal, eliminating back strain and increasing job site safety. Its innovative design makes lifting easier and faster than traditional methods.

Specs:

  • Patented/Trademarked Manhole Buddy 

  • Compact 

  • Weighs 35 pounds 

  • Constructed of A36 steel, powder coated for durability and in safety yellow 

  • Fits standard Manhole castings in the R-1733 series

  • 24-27” diameter

  • Load tested and certified for 650 pounds 

  • The stresses in the Manhole Buddy tool when loaded meet the criteria of ASME BTH-1

  • Built and constructed with quality materials, able to withstand destructive wear and tear.  

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$2499

Need Customization?

Safely Elevate is capable of manufacturing a Manhole Buddy in a custom size if necessary, contact us.

Contact Us

Have a question about the Manhole Buddy or how it can improve safety and efficiency in your operations? We're here to provide the information you need. Whether you're curious about specifications or compatibility, our team is ready to assist. Please use the contact form to reach out, and a knowledgeable representative will get in touch promptly to answer your questions and help you discover how the Manhole Buddy can benefit your team.